Dreadlocks Rumors
Dreadlocks are one of those hair styles that get a lot of attention, and with a lot of attention comes a lot of rumors. Since I've had dreadlocks for a while I would like to express my opinion on them and disprove some of the dreadlocks rumors that hang out in the dreadlocks realm.
Top 10 Dreadlocks Rumors Disproved
- You do not wash dreadlocks- Clean hair dreads faster than dirty hair. When you have dreadlocks you actually want your hair to be cleaner, and you need to use residue free shampoo because it doesn't leave conditioners in your dreadlocks.
- Dreadlocks are dirty- Only if you don't wash them, and we went over this in rumor 1.
- Dreadlocks smell- Just like in rumor 2. Only if you don't wash them, and that's a big no no.
- Simply not washing your hair will eventually create dreadlocks- When you don't wash your hair you have extra oils and dirt that actually slow down the dreading process.
- Household items can make dreadlocks (ex. toothpaste, honey, etc.)- Using these items to try and make dreadlocks only makes a mess. You can read all over the internet on dreadlocks message boards that household items are a no no.
- Dreadlocks are for black people- Dreadlocks are for anyone. Dreadlocks are about patience and spirituality, which is in everyone.
- If a person wears dreadlocks they must be a pothead- Not true, a lot of people associate dreadlocks with rastas, who use marijuana in a controlled way. Most people who have dreadlocks do not smoke, they are usually people with a different outlook on life.
- You have to shave your head or use a kit to remove dreadlocks- Not true, removing dreadlocks is hard but it can be done and without the use of expensive products. Dreadlocks can be combed out. They actually have a book on removing dreadlocks at the Dreadlocks Academy.
- Dreadlocks made by backcombing or twisting are not natural- Backcombing and twisting just puts your hair in the state that it can dreadlock faster. The process of making dreadlocks is a natural process of hair matting.
- Dreadlocks have bugs- Not true. In fact I know a lot of people with dreadlocks and none of them have ever had bugs.
Top 10 Dreadlocks Products Rumors Disproved
- Rubberbands are bad for dreadlocks
- Wax is bad for dreadlocks
- Wax isn't a natural product
- Residue free shampoo isn't important or doesn't help dreadlocks
- SLS is a bad thing
- Conditioner is good for dreadlocks
- You have to use a kit to remove dreadlocks- Not true. Dreadlocks Academy actually has a book on how to remove dreadlocks without the use of products.
- Tea tree oil shampoo is good for your dreadlocks
- Honey, gum, glue, and toothpaste can be used to make dreadlocks
- Salt breaks hair
